Barcelona, 1–2 December 2025 – The UfM, with the support of the German Development Cooperation (GIZ), organized a Regional Workshop on the revised Regional Convention on pan-Euro-Mediterranean Rules of Origin (PEM Convention) in Barcelona, on 1–2 December 2025, in close cooperation with the European Commission (DG TRADE and DG TAXUD). The workshop built on a series of national training activities previously organized by the UfM, with the support of GIZ, over the past years. These activities have benefited several South Mediterranean Member Countries, in line with the Joint Statement adopted at the 11th UfM Trade Ministers’ Conference held on 10… read more
2-3 December 2025, Alexandria, Egypt – The Union for the Mediterranean (UfM), in collaboration with the MedNC network and the HOMERe programme, and with the support of the Anna Lindh Foundation (ALF) and the European Commission (DG EMPL), convened a two-day event in Alexandria. On 2 December, internal governance meetings for MedNC and HOMERe were held at the Von Gerber House, headquarters of the Anna Lindh Foundation. On 3 December, the conference entitled “Education and Skills for Employment” took place at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, gathering 120 participants from NGOs, civil society organisations, academia, the private sector, and public administrations. Discussions centred… read more
Barcelona, 10 December 2025. The Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) and the MEDPorts Association today launched the Study on Governance Models of Mediterranean Ports at the Port of Barcelona, presenting the first comprehensive comparative overview of how ports across 16 Mediterranean countries are governed and organised. The study compiles and systematises data on port ownership structures, regulatory frameworks and operational responsibilities. It maps governance structures in Albania, Algeria, Croatia, Egypt, France, Greece, Jordan, Italy, Lebanon, Libya, Malta, Mauritania, Morocco, Slovenia, Spain and Tunisia, providing an evidence base to support regional cooperation, policy alignment and knowledge sharing. The study, developed by… read more
Coinciding with the 30th anniversary of the Barcelona Process and the adoption of a new vision by the UfM Member States, the 2025 UfM Trade and Investment Forum is the Forum’s 7th edition in seven successive years, attesting to the emphasis the UfM places on facilitating trade and promoting investment to foster economic development and integration in the region. This year’s edition focused on three interrelated and elemental thematics, namely global trade disruption, trade integration in the UfM region, as well as cross-border investment and bankable projects, with a focus on green energy, digital services, and sustainable production. 10 December… read more
Representatives from the 43 Member States of the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) convened in Barcelona for the 10th Regional Forum, reaffirming their commitment to tackle shared challenges and deepen Euro-Mediterranean cooperation. The ministerial meeting was co-chaired by Kaja Kallas, High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, and Ayman Safadi, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Jordan, with the participation of Nasser Kamel, UfM Secretary General, and Dubravka Šuica, European Commissioner for the Mediterranean. It was hosted by José Manuel Albares, Minister of Foreign Affairs, EU and Cooperation… read more
Barcelona, 28 November 2025. On the occasion of the Day of the Mediterranean, the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM), together with the Anna Lindh Foundation, announce that Córdoba (Spain) and Saida (Lebanon) have been officially designated as the 2027 Mediterranean Capitals of Culture and Dialogue. This decision was endorsed today by the Foreign Ministers of the 43 UfM Member States during the 10th UfM Regional Forum, held in Barcelona to strengthen Euro-Mediterranean dialogue and cooperation, and celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Barcelona Process. A Symbolic Union Rooted in History and Hope Córdoba, a UNESCO World Heritage city, brings to… read more
Barcelona, 27 November 2025. In the lead-up to the 10th Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) Regional Forum marking the 30th anniversary of the Barcelona Process, more than 500 participants took part in five thematic side events held in Barcelona. Bringing together civil society, regional and local authorities, experts and institutional partners, the meetings translated the UfM’s people-centred agenda – built by people and with people – into concrete exchanges on resilience, inclusive governance and sustainable development. Building on the UfM’s call for a renewed, co-owned model of Euro-Mediterranean cooperation, the side events placed civil society, regions and cities at the… read more
19-20 November 2025, Amman, Jordan. Around 80 representatives from governments, civil society, international organisations, youth networks and research institutions met in Amman for the Regional Capacity Workshop and Stakeholder Dialogue on Climate, Women, Peace and Security (WPS), organised by the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) under the haut-patronage of Wafa Bani Mustafa, Minister of Social Development of Jordan who honored with her presence the Dialogue Conference. The event, held in partnership with the Jordanian National Commission for Women (JNCW), and UNDP, marked an important milestone for regional cooperation with the launch of the UfM WPS-Climate Network. This new mechanism aims… read more
12 November 2025, Barcelona. Representatives from UfM Member States, gender equality institutions, civil society organisations, experts, and regional partners convened in Barcelona for the in-person UfM Technical Meeting on Women Empowerment. The gathering marked a key milestone in advancing the implementation of the 5th UfM Ministerial Declaration on Strengthening the Role of Women in Society (Madrid, 2022) and in shaping the region’s future gender equality agenda. Hosted by the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) the meeting took place at a pivotal moment: 2025 marks the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration, the launching of the new Pact for the Mediterranean… read more
The Mediterranean is a climate hotspot, warming about 20% faster than the global average, and it is among the most plastic‑polluted seas worldwide. One third of the population lives in coastal areas, where sea levels rise by 2.8 mm per year. Without accelerated climate action, up to 20 million people could face permanent displacement by 2100. Latest MedECC findings presented today sharpen these trends. Now in its third edition, the Mediterranean Pavilion has brought a unified regional voice to global negotiations at COP30, turning science into concrete action and mobilising governments, cities, financial institutions, civil society and youth. Over the… read more
